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Tottenham Hotspur will go for their first win of the 2026-27 Premier League season at the seventh time of asking on Monday (3 pm ET) when they host newly promoted Coventry City in north London.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side (19th place, 3 points) has shown plenty of promising signs of late, but their play in the final third has let them down repeatedly and they have scored just scored just three goals in six games to start the campaign (two fewer than any other side). The results are slowly turning Spurs’ way, though, as they have lost just one of their last four PL games and begun to dominate longer and longer periods of those games. They played Manchester United off the park and hardly gave them a sniff of the ball for much of the first half last weekend, but the end product didn’t come together until second-half stoppage time long after Rodrigo Bentancur had been sent off and United had taken the lead.

Coventry (14th, 6 points) head into matchweek 7 after back-to-back wins against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle. Frank Lampard’s side had a terribly difficult start to the season with Arsenal, Manchester City and top scorers Brighton three of the first four names on the fixture list. They lost all three of those games, and the winnable one against fellow new boys Hull, by a combined score of 10-0. Confidence is higher than you might think, though, after scoring four goals (from different players) against Newcastle last time out.

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Kick off time: 3 pm ET Monday (October 19)

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — London

TV Channel: USA

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Extended HLs: Man United v. Spurs Matchweek 6

Watch full-match highlights from Tottenham Hotspur's trip up north to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in Matchweek 6.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will both be deeply frustrated with parts of their 1-1 draw on Saturday, but they put on a brilliant advertisement for the Premier League yet again.

MORE — Three things we learned | Carrick reaction | De Zerbi reaction

Below are all of the updates and highlights from Old Trafford, where a point apiece does very little for either side at a crossroads moment so early in the season.

It was a game of two halves — or three periods, as it were — as Manchester United probably deserved their 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, but the manner in which it occurred will drive Michael Carrick mad the rest of the weekend.

MAN UNITED 1-1 SPURS — Updates, highlights from Saturday’s game

Below is the latest Michael Carrick reaction, speaking after his side were beyond shocking for 60 minutes at Old Trafford, only for Bryan Mbeumo to save the day with a fantastic goal and Rodrigo Bentancur to seal the deal with a headbutt on Luke Shaw a few minutes later. It looked like three points in the bag for Man United, until Dominic Solanke headed home the equalizer in stoppage time.

The result make this Manchester United’s worst start to a league campaign for 40 years (12th place, six points).

MORE — Three things we learned| De Zerbi reaction

Michael Carrick reaction: What did Man United boss say after shambolic start, dramatic draw vs Spurs?

“We were mixed [in the performance]. A mixed game. We found it tough first half, it was a challenging first half for us and you could see it just wasn’t quite there, it wasn’t clicking the little bits of play, getting caught on the ball at times, a little bit late with the press, leaving spaces. There was a number of things, really. We progressed in the game first half and came out second half much better. Much, much better in so many different ways, to be honest. There were so many different things we needed to improve and, to be fair, as the game went on we did. … It’s a game we should kill off [at 1-0], and we didn’t. We probably turned the ball over a little too easily at times and that leaves the game open, and it’s obviously a bad goal which kind of sums up things. Very disappointed to be in a position like that and not come away with the game.”

On the second half improvement: “I just thought in general, really, there was a number of things first half that we wanted to improve and look at. Like I said, toward the end of the first half we were starting to look like ourselves and we weren’t like that earlier in the game. Certainly second half, I think just in general everything went up a level and we looked much better for it.”

On Solanke’s equalizer: “Disappointing to concede like that. No goals are good to concede. It’s another late goal that we’ve managed to concede in different ways. We’ve been up in games, to not take all the points and everything looks very different, everything feels a lot different. We’re making it a little more difficult for ourselves, but a goal’s a goal. You’ve got to accept it. We can defend the whole phase a lot better as a team and be a lot more stubborn and ruthless in seeing the game out.”

On Bentancur’s red card: “I was just trying to get our players away from it, really, because it can escalate quite quickly. From what I saw down on the touchline, it looked like a red card. I just wanted to get our players away from it, especially Luke, as quickly as we could. That was all.”

For 60 minutes, Tottenham Hotspur looked like they had morphed into one of the best football teams on planet Earth, but unfortunately football matches are 90 minutes long and the final 30 couldn’t have gone much worse for Roberto De Zerbi’s side.

MAN UNITED 1-1 SPURS — Updates, highlights from Saturday’s game

Below is the latest Roberto De Zerbi reaction, speaking after his side bossed Manchester United all over the Old Trafford pitch, only to concede a late goal and finish with 10 men after Rodrigo Bentancur lost his head and butted Luke Shaw in his. Dominic Solanke missed a pair of golden scoring chances in the first 50 minutes, but he put away one that never, ever looked a threat in stoppage time.

Spurs are no longer bottom of the Premier League table (up to 18th), but they are still without a win from their first six games (just three points and three goals scored).

MORE — Three things we learned | Carrick reaction

Roberto De Zerbi reaction: What did Spurs boss say after Solanke’s equalizer, Bentancur’s red card?

“I think we played very well against a great team. In the first half, we had total control of the game. We had many chances — three or four clear chances — to score, but we didn’t score. The second half is normal suffering in this stadium against this quality of players, but I am very happy because I have seen the right spirit, the right character.”

On his team’s togetherness: “We win the game if we play as a team. If we [play] every game like today, we are going to win many games. … We have to believe in ourselves. If we believe, if we improve, if we play as a team, we will score many goals and win many games. If we don’t play as a team, it is impossible to win.”

On Dominic Solanke getting the goal: “I’m pleased for him. He deserves everything because he is a good player. I think for Tottenham, there are not too many strikers better than Solanke and today he was our captain, because he deserved to be captain, especially in this moment. He suffers because [the narrative is] ‘Tottenham didn’t score, Tottenham didn’t win the game.’ He is our striker, he is a great guy, great player and we are all together behind him.”

MANCHESTER — 10-man Tottenham Hotspur grabbed a late point at Manchester United on Saturday in dramatic fashion, and it was no more than Spurs deserved.

MORE — Michael Carrick reaction | Roberto De Zerbi reaction

Bryan Mbeumo’s second half strike looked like being the difference, as United finally woke up and Michael Carrick’s introduction of Joshua Zirkzee and Carlos Baleba off the bench gave United a spark.

And despite having Rodrigo Bentancur sent off with just over 10 minutes to go, Dominic Solanke flicked home a header in the 92nd minute to grab a remarkable point for Roberto De Zerbi’s scrappy Spurs.

Here’s a look at what we learned from a hugely entertaining game at Old Trafford, as two teams desperate for a win slugged it out.

Tielemans and Mainoo need Baleba

A midfield duo of Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans just isn’t working as a combination right now. And it probably won’t be tried again much, if at all, by Carrick moving forward. When Carlos Baleba came on to make his Manchester United debut with 30 minutes to go a huge roar went up at Old Trafford. United’s fans know how much their team need Baleba to be a success. Within a few seconds he used his strength to spin away from two tackles and clipped a ball over the top to Bruno Fernandes. The roars from the Stretford End got louder. Then Baleba made up some serious ground before rattling into two important tackles on the edge of his own box to stop a Spurs attack. He was urging United to get the tempo going and his arrival on the pitch upped their intensity levels massively as they previously looked sluggish and were overpowered in midfield. Most importantly Baleba’s arrival gave them much better balance, even if they couldn’t hold on to the win in the end. United need a midfield enforcer and Baleba is the Casemiro replacement they crave. Mainoo and Tielemans are both fine midfielders but they’re too similar. Both love to get on the ball, pick passes and get their team on the front foot. But both need someone like Baleba alongside them to thrive individually and for the team to prosper. Baleba’s 30-minute cameo proved that it has to be him alongside one of Mainoo or Tielemans moving forward.

Spurs’ high-energy impressive, as Solanke typifies their spirit

In stark contrast to United’s struggles with energy, Spurs swarmed all over their opponents at Old Trafford for most of the game. Predictably they ran out of steam in the second half, but they kept on going and Dominic Solanke grabbed a point in truly dramatic fashion. Had Solanke made the most of two earlier glorious chances they would have been out of sight by then. Solanke was given the captain’s armband by De Zerbi and led the line well, but his rustiness after a long run of injuries showed. But he kept going and that typified Spurs’ passion and commitment. Spurs will look to Solanke to stay fit and spearhead De Zerbi’s resurgence. Mohammed Kudus, Savio and Conor Gallagher should have also probably scored and if Spurs had won this game by three goals nobody from a United persuasion could have complained. The sight of Solanke, Gallagher and others slamming the floor in disgust at Spurs’ finishing was commonplace at Old Trafford. De Zerbi screamed to the heavens on more than one occasion as his sides poor finishing cost them a deserved win. But Spurs, like Solanke, just have to keep on plugging away. That first win of the season is surely coming very soon.

Spurs in a much better place than United

Yes, United have six points and Spurs have three from their opening six games, but based on the way both have played so far this season you’d say Spurs are in better shape. Neither may end up finishing in the top six given their clear issues, although Spurs will probably make a better go of it given they have no European action to juggle. United’s balance in midfield and knack of big defensive errors will cost them points. Spurs’ lack of goals will cost them a lot of wins over the course of a season. But the way the Tottenham Hotspur fans celebrated this point at Old Trafford was crucial. They believe in their team. They have a midfield Maestro in Sandro Tonali pulling the strings, attacking midfielders and wingers playing well and have a clear identity under De Zerbi. United are still very much a vibes team who rely on big players delivering in individual moments. Boos rang out at half time and full time from the majority of United’s fans. On this showing, Carrick has much more work to do compared to De Zerbi.

Are Tottenham Hotspur just unlucky or have they really been that bad as they’ve just recorded their worst-ever start to a Premier League season after five games?

The answer is a bit of both.

Spurs should have been at least 2-0 up before they conceded just on half time at home against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Then, predictably, they crumbled and were 3-0 down before they knew it. That is clearly the main worry for Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi as he aims to stop them sinking into a third-straight season of relegation scrapping.

In his post-game remarks he said Spurs are ‘too fragile’ and added that if ‘you are not strong you lose’ when discussing their display.

Poor defensive decisions at key moments must stop

One moment changed this game totally and left Spurs reeling and how often has that happened to them not just at the start of this season, but over the last few years?

A poor defensive clearance from Andy Robertson led to Johan Manzambi giving Villa an undeserved lead right on half time. In the worst moment possible Spurs were their own worst enemies.

A first half full of promise, energy and creating chances galore gave way to panic, tentative defending and a total lack of belief in the second half.

And it all came from an avoidable defensive mistake, which has so often been the catalyst in their demise.

Spurs dropped their heads when they went 1-0 down and never recovered, and the stats show that isn’t just a problem under De Zerbi.

Playing players where they can have the biggest impact

They have now failed to win any of their last 48 games in all competitions when falling behind. There is no resilience. No belief they are going to turn things around when the chips are down. Spurs are extremely fragile.

You can change the players, and Spurs have spent over $430 million this summer doing that, but that fragility is so hard to get rid of once it seeps into the fabric of a team.

The majority of the Spurs team which has been through tough times over the last few years are still there. 11 players who were there before De Zerbi played for Spurs against Villa on Saturday.

Now may be the time to go even bigger, and braver, with playing more of the new signings who aren’t as fragile.

Bringing in Martin Dubravka in goal and Tosin Adarabioyo in defense should be considered as their experience will help see Spurs through tough moments. Maybe even Marcos Senesi could come in too and Spurs could consider switching to a back three?

Why would they do that? It would allow Pedro Porro and Andy Robertson to be wing-backs and be more concerned with getting on the ball in the final third and using their quality, which is considerable, and suits them much better.

Being brave and starting Mateus Fernandes in his natural position as a number eight, alongside Sandro Tonali, should be the play too.

Savio and Mohammed Kudus are their most skillful and direct attacking midfielders and should be given the freedom to roam in central areas and out wide.

At this point, what is the worst that could happen? De Zerbi could well stick with what he’s doing and it will eventually change, but he now has a lot of time to work things out over the international break and being brave is the answer.

Here’s the Spurs team I would go with when everyone is fit:

——- Dubravka ——-

—- Tosin —- Van Hecke —- Van de Ven —-

—— Porro —- Fernandes —- Tonali —- Robertson ——

—— Savio —— Kudus ——

——- Marmoush ——-

And here is the team De Zerbi will probably go with more often than not:

——- Kinsky ——-

—- Porro —- Van Hecke —- Van de Ven —- Robertson —-

—— Bentancur —- Tonali —-

—— Kudus —— Savio —- Marmoush ——

——- Solanke ——-

Belief in, and patience with, De Zerbi is key

There is no quick fix for this. Spurs have won just five of their last 36 home league games and playing in front of their own fans seems to magnify all of their problems.

De Zerbi isn’t the problem. He is the answer.

For Spurs not to be leading against Villa after the way they played in the first half is out of his control. That has happened time and time again at the start of this season.

Spurs are in a moment where nothing is going their way. The rub of the green isn’t with them. That will change. But the decision makers at Spurs have to give things time.

Keeping De Zerbi in charge is their best chance of turning this around.

And Spurs’ hierarchy will have to be brave if things don’t go well for them in the upcoming games.

After the three-week international break, which will feel like three months for Spurs fans, they head to struggling Manchester United, host new boys Coventry City, head to rivals Chelsea and then host Crystal Palace.

If Spurs are still winless after that run then pressure will be massive on Roberto De Zerbi. They have to see it through until at least January and then reassess the situation.

It’s a risk but things can change very quickly in football. One lucky goal. One big decision going their way. One purple patch is all it takes.

Spurs aren’t as far away from turning this around as it seems.

They have scored a goal in the Premier League!

Spurs make it 3-1 late on as Kudus does well and Conor Gallagher scuffs a shot towards goal. The ball bounces off Matty Cash and goes in.

Small celebrations from the few Spurs fans still left in the stadium.

Villa’s fans are having a lovely old time in the away end.

“Ole, Ole!” they chant as Villa’s players stroke the ball around and they’re 3-0 up.

Villa’s fans then chant “You’re getting sacked in the morning!” to Roberto De Zerbi.

Just a brutal outing for Spurs.

Spurs fans are heading for the exit and rightly so.

Calm build-up play from Villa as Gomes finds McGinn and he tees up Buendia about 30 yards out.

The Argentine playmaker curls a stunner into the far corner to make it 3-0.

Villa’s players and staff go bonkers. They are going to win their first Premier League game of the season.

Villa make it 2-0 with just over 20 minutes to go, as Nicolas Jackson fires home.

A long ball forward isn’t dealt with by Spurs as Jan Paul van Hecke makes a mess of the clearance and lets it bounce.

Jackson then juggles the ball around Van de Ven superbly and sends a low finish across goal and into the far corner as Kinsky gets a hand to it but can’t keep it out.

Spurs can’t believe it. They’re 2-0 down and scrambling.

The game has opened up now in a big way. Spurs are throwing everyone forward and Villa are looking really dangerous on the break.

Well, this sums it up for Tottenham Hotspur. They still haven’t scored a goal this season in the league.

Andy Robertson is set free down the left and crosses into a really dangerous area.

Marmoush looks like he’s going to bundle it home but the ball drops to Kudus and he taps home to score.

Spurs go wild, but huge moans and groans then follow as VAR is checking for offside. Robertson just went too early and was clearly offside.

Really positive start to the second half from Villa.

They are looking a threat on the counter and Manzambi sets Jackson free.

Jackson takes the shot early but Kinsky is off his line quickly and is brave to save.

Kinsky has been down getting treatment after a whack in the face from Jackson, but he’s back up and the game is underway again.

What a mess from Andy Robertson and Spurs right on half time and Villa lead.

The ball loops up in the air and instead of letting it go out of play, Robertson tries to keep it in.

But all he does is give the ball straight to John McGinn. He tees up Boubacar Kamara and his ball towards goal is swept home by Johan Manzambi.

The talented Swiss youngster wheels away in delight towards the Villa fans as he’s scored his first goal for Villa.

Despite being dominated for most of this half, Villa lead 1-0.

A couple of really good chances for Villa.

Finally they’ve woken up.

Nicolas Jackson does well to find Emiliano Buendia in the box.

Buendia smashes a shot on target which Kinsky pushes away at the near post. Spurs did well to get back in and block Buendia from being able to slot it home across goal.

Moments later Jackson charges towards goal but drags his shot wide and he should hit the target.

Oh, Archie Gray, what a moment that would have been!

The youngster has only been on the pitch for a few seconds but he is played in and times his run perfectly.

Gray drills a low shot across goal which Suzuki does well to save.

Then the corner comes in and finds Savio on the edge of the box. The Brazilian unleashes a fine volley which is going in but Suzuki springs to his right and pushes it away.

What a game the Villa goalkeeper is having. Spurs can’t believe they haven’t scored.

Pedro Porro is off with an injury.

He knew straight away something was wrong as he went in for that challenge.

The Spanish World Cup winner was back in the team today to provide plenty of extra attacking intent from right back.

But he hasn’t made it through the first 20 minutes.

Archie Gray is on in his place. Losing Porro is a blow for Spurs.

Lovely play from Spurs down the left and the ball is cut back to the penalty spot.

Dominic Solanke can’t connect with his effort and the ball drops to Savio.

His first shot is blocked by Suzuki and then rebound is then tipped over the bar by Villa’s Japanese goalkeeper.

Roberto De Zerbi has his shirt pulled over his head in disbelief. He can’t do much more. His Spurs team has been set up really well to create these chances and now it’s all about having the composure to finish them off.

Unai Emery has so many new players still settling in and six newbies are in this starting lineup.

Villa’s bench is looking strong with new signings Harwood-Bellis, Garnacho and Mbaye named on it, while Cash, Abraham, Hemmings and Barkley can all contribute in a big way.

Emery really needs Villa to win today to calm everything down, but our crew believe they are still in a great position overall:

Aston Villa starting lineup confirmed

Suzuki; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Mings, Ruggeri; Kamara, Gomes; McGinn, Buendia, Manzambi; Jackson

Roberto De Zerbi looks to have a clear idea of what his best Spurs starting lineup is now.

Just one change from the draw at home to Everton last week as Pedro Porro comes in at right back for Archie Gray.

This feels like a big day for Savio and Marmoush to really prove why Spurs went big to sign them this summer.

Here are the thoughts from our crew on Spurs’ starting lineup:

Tottenham Hotspur starting lineup

Kinsky; Porro, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Robertson; Bentancur, Tonali; Savio, Fernandes, Marmoush; Solanke

Tottenham Hotspur haven’t scored in any of their opening four games of the Premier League season.

Pressure is building after a massive, and hugely expensive, summer rebuild.

Spurs have struggled at the wrong end of the table over the last few years and this season was supposed to be different with Roberto De Zerbi having a full preseason in charge after coming in and rescuing them from relegation at the end of last season.

But the mood still seems low and Spurs have put in poor attacking displays. They’re rushing things in the final third and are panicking on the ball.

Defensively they’ve improved as they drew 0-0 at Nottingham Forest and then 0-0 at home against Everton in their last two games.

But their 3-1 defeat at much-changed Liverpool in the League Cup in midweek underline just how much work RDZ has to do to turn things around.

Most Spurs fans just want to see them score at least one goal today and then take things from there.

Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham Hotspur’s reaction is ‘realistic, not positive, not negative’ as his Spurs remain winless and goalless this young Premier League season following a 0-0 draw with Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs were blanked by Brentford and Newcastle to open the season, then smashed Charlton Athletic in the League Cup before staging consecutive scoreless draws with Nottingham Forest and now the Toffees.

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De Zerbi’s men charged out of the gates but couldn’t solve Everton’s back line, settling into possession to the tune of 62% over 90 minutes. Led by Savio, they had 36 touches in the Everton’s box compared to just 14 for their visitors.

But they barely won the shots game 12-11 and lost xG by 1.12-0.57, leading to a pretty ornery Tottenham Hotspur Stadium crowd.

Spurs have now gone 360 Premier League minutes without a goal this season.

Roberto De Zerbi reaction — What did Tottenham Hotspur manager say after Everton scrap?

Tough moment for the team? “It’s not a tough moment. Tough moment was last season in Sunderland. Now is not normal moment but is one of the moments in football when you rebuild a team, when you start late because we started together with Marmoush, Savio, Solanke. We played well the first 30 minutes and then we lost maybe energy because our physical condition is not the best and we’re working on that. We have to shoot more. We went into the goal area 74 times but we didn’t create the chances to meet our quality of play. We have to analyze the last decision but because we made too many wrong decisions.”

Why the fitness issues? “After the World Cup with many players involved, it’s like this. We suffered 2-3 injuries — Fernandes, Van de Ven in Australia and the couldn’t work and other injuries Solanke. I am not positive and not negative, I am realistic. If you play like this for 30 minutes, it’s because you are capable to play this kind of football. We have to extend that 30 minutes to 65, 70, 85, and 90. We have to focus on the last 25 meters because we would be speaking about a completely different game.”

“I’m not a journalist. I don’t write in the social media. I just coach and I have to analyze the performances and the qualities of my players. I have to analyze the potential situation where we could shoot, where we could score, where we could make better decisions.”

On shooting: “The first 30 minutes where we were very good but we didn’t find the goal and at that moment we suffered too much in self-confidence. This is another important part for this moment. In many parts of the second half I observed my players with less confidence and I don’t like this because they to believe that we are in the right way.”

You’re very positive. Why aren’t the players feeling that way on the field? “The players are human and they have sensitivities and emotions. They think with their heads. My position is to help them and stay focus on the things we have to do. If we play 90 minutes like the first 30, we’re going to win many games.”

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Joe Prince-Wright and Nick Mendola preview Xabi Alonso's attack-minded Chelsea taking to the Emirates against reigning champions Arsenal, who made some big moves over the summer in hopes of defending their title.

It was a very busy Saturday in the Premier League with seven games taking center stage

It was tight and tense and there was plenty of drama.

Below you will find analysis, video highlights and reaction.

Winless sides collide at the City Ground on Saturday when Tottenham Hotspur visit Nottingham Forest.

Spurs have yet to collect a point under Roberto De Zerbi this Premier League season despite a summer of big spending in North London, having lost to Newcastle United in Week 2 following a listless debut versus Brentford.

MORE — Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur

Forest, meanwhile, lost Premier League and League Cup outings to Leeds before taking a point from Liverpool at Anfield to give new boss Oliver Glasner some momentum.

The Tricky Trees added Daniel Munoz on Deadline Day to join Liam Delap, Xavier Schlager, Steven Benda, and Ousmane Diomande as summer signings.

Below you’ll find watch live info, kickoff time, a stream link and more ahead of Forest vs Spurs.

How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 10am ET Saturday, September 5

Venue: City Ground — West Bridgford, Nottigham

TV Channel: Peacock

Stream link: Watch live on Peacock

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur team news

Munoz gives Glasner a familiar force on the flank to both protect his goal and advance toward the opposition’s 18. If his Liam Delap, Chris Wood, and/or Igor Jesus can regularly get on the end of his service, look out.

Spurs kept adding right to the deadline, as Mykhailo Mudryk and Tosin Adarabioyo added even more Premier League experience to De Zerbi’s project after summer moves for Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, Martin Dubravka, Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali, Savio, and Omar Marmoush.

Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction